Category Commercial Finance Manager

Category Commercial Finance Manager Apply for the Category Commercial Finance Manager role at Newell Brands. Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle®—and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high‑performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Key Responsibilities

Leads forecasting of Sales, Trade Funding, Mix, Trade A/R and Customer Accruals into regional, segment and corporate processes Evaluates forecasts for variations and ensures understanding and accuracy Delivers high quality variance analysis and narratives for Brand x Channel intersections; Heavily supported by Sales Commercial Finance Own US elements of the sales walk (pricing, distribution, NPD, market, etc) Understand price/mix drivers and opportunities for category improvement Act as a main liaison from Customer Commercial Finance to Segment Brand & MD&P teams Provide dedicated support to Segment MD&P leads and their teams including Segment RGM resources Directs decision support activity and acts as consolidated point of approval for high‑value decisions/exceptions in collaboration with Sales Commercial Finance (ex. top customer line reviews, high value promotions, DI/DA, etc.) Tracks key, material decisions (incremental funding, programming changes, tariff exceptions, etc.) which to provide as forecast inputs Acts as “Customer Finance” support for Segment B2B Sales Actively participates in the Americas Sales Operating Rhythm (ex. CBRs, WBRs) Actively participate in Commercial Finance COE team meetings, projects, etc Assist with month‑end and quarter‑end close activities including variance commentary and reporting Proactively owns, identifies, and solves issues assigned to them Ability to manage multiple priorities, as timeline to action may be tight and require significant cross‑functional coordination. Strong business acumen and ability to share business knowledge with non‑financial individuals. Drive automation and scalability of financial processes and reporting tool Understand all internal and external requirements and deliverables Ad hoc projects as assigned.

Key Qualifications

BA/BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Management or Economics Strong Business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to distill complex data into clear, actionable insights Excellent communication and presentation skills - able to engage stakeholders at all levels Self‑starter mentality with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and ownership 7+ years of relevant finance experience, preferably in Consumer‑Packaged Goods (CPG) Proficiency in MS Office applications (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), computer literate.

Experience

with SAP and Oracle/Hyperion planning systems strongly preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities Self‑motivated in achieving goals and completing routine tasks. Ability to work as part of a team and interface with others across all levels of the organization, work independently and as part of a team to solve problems given limited resources and time, have a strong work ethic, and adhere to deadlines.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well‑known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Finance and Sales Industries Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr